Green Neon Tetras + Red Cherry Shrimps In A 7.9 Gallon?

[Tolan]

So I was thinking, and I might want to get a Fluval EBI Shrimp tank.
I might want to get some Green Neon Tetras in with some Red Cherry Shrimp, and I was wondering if they'd get a long and how many of each I could get in the 7.9 Gallon tank.

Thanks!

 

[minnnt]

Seems a little small for the neons, maybe you could source some Micro Rasbora's? The emerald ones for instance?

 

[Tolan]

I want something that'd stand out. Are there any like, very vibrant colored fish that would fit in 7.9 gallons?

 

[CrazyAirborne]

mosquito rasboras stand out, mine are bright red. I have 6 in that exact tank ur talking about. link is in my signature. they are great little fish!

 

[Fishy friend2]

Maybe a betta fish

 

[minnnt]

Normally i would say Mosquito's, but they will be a similar colour to the Cherries...

 

[Tolan]

Yeah, that's true. That's why I liked the green neons. They stood out, but were a totally different color from the shrimps. And I thought that since the green neon were so small, I could easily get like, 6 in there.

 

[minnnt]

Try it mate... Trial and error is the name of the game i find. Sometimes it works, sometimes it dont.

 

[Tolan]

I think I will. So would you say that like, 6 Green Neons and 10 RCS would be good? Or should I go for less RCS?

 

[minnnt]

The Shrimp won't cause any issues, so 10 should be fine. They will soon multiply anyway! You will need alot of moss though for them to hide amongst and lay their eggs in.

Try 6 Neons.

 

[Tolan]

Sweet! Thanks for the help!